Oct 5, 2023

Amber Amanda Marie Robison, 44, of Rolling Prairie, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 5th, 2023.

Amber was born on December 14, 1978, in Logan, West Virginia to Anthony Dyer and Naomi (Tomblin) Dyer.

Surviving Amber are her daughter, Christina Robison of Rolling Prairie; sisters, Elizabeth (Ken Rosentreter) Dyer of Fish Lake and Barbara Fowler-Dyer...

Oct 2, 2023

Robert "Bob" Earl Reum, 88, of South Bend, IN, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Brentwood at Niles.

Bob was born on June 23, 1935 in Niles, MI to Robert and Olive (Dunneman) Reum.

On March 2, 1996 in South Bend, he married Jacqueline Harvey-Reum who survives. Also surviving are his son, Robert W....

Oct 1, 2023

Beloved brother in Christ, Stephen "Steve" Wesley Hand, 40, of La Porte, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2023.

Steve was born on August 3, 1983 to Stephen and Beverly (Corey) Hand.

On September 1, 2007, he married Alliegra Peting who survives. Also surviving are his son, David: parents; sister,...

Sep 30, 2023

Sonja M. Mathis, age 85, of La Porte, Indiana, peacefully passed away at her home on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 12, 1938, in Loon Lake, IN, she was the daughter of the late Hollis and Marie (Rex) Harrison. Sonja shared a deep love with her husband, Wilbur "Willie" Mathis. The...

Sep 27, 2023

John Allen Lewis, 54, of La Porte, IN, formerly of FL, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

John was born in Toledo, OH, on June 2, 1969 to Donald Lewis and Margery (Pizer) Kramer.

Surviving John are his 3 children, Nathan, Hannah, and Sarah Lewis, all of La Porte; father and step-mother, Donald and...

Sep 25, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Dean Hill, 82, of Deltona, Florida, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Advent Health Fish Memorial Hospital.

Jerry was born on April 27, 1941 in La Porte, IN to Harvey and Helen (Madison) Hill.

On August 5, 1961 in La Porte, IN, he married Marsha A. Crowe, who preceded him in death...

Sep 25, 2023

Victor "Vic" S. Bohannon, 74, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Life Care Center in Michigan City, Indiana.

Victor was born on April 6, 1949, in Long Beach, CA, to Fred and Beverly (Pease) Bohannon.

Surviving are his mother, Beverly Bohannon of Newport, NC; siblings, Julie Barthel of Newport, NC and Steven (Julie)...

Sep 25, 2023

Thelma Jane Cole, 72, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Hamilton Communities, New Carlisle.

Thelma was born on June 5, 1951 in Pressenburg, KY to Noah and Maxie (Rice) Bailey.

Surviving Thelma are her 4 sons, Coon (Joyce) Cole of Magoffin County, KY, Noah (Jeanette) Cole of North Liberty, James Cole of Magoffin...

Sep 22, 2023

James "Trees" Don Forrest, born on February 14, 1945, in Gary, Indiana, left our world on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Miller's Health & Rehab in La Porte, Indiana. Jim was born to Don and Dorothy Forrest, and grew up alongside his siblings, Hank (Barb) Forrest, Patty Loiacano, and Nancy Boling.  He was preceded in death by his brother,...

Sep 12, 2023

William "Bill" J. Armour, 62, of Mill Creek, IN, unexpectedly passed away on September 12, 2023.

Bill was born in Eau Claire, WI on July 30, 1961, to Myron Armour and Harriet (Sheffer) Armour.

On September 19, 1998, in La Porte, he married Shelley L. Swanson.  Bill is survived by his wife, Shelley; sister, Roberta...

Sep 10, 2023

Charles Edward Blair, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

The only child of Arlie Hiram and Elise Viola (Webb) Blair, Charles was born on December 22, 1930, in Whitesburg, KY.

On June 11, 1949, in Mayking, KY, Charles married Peggy Craft who survives. Also surviving are...

Sep 10, 2023

Gertraud A. Cales, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on September 10, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center.

Gertraud was born on January 16, 1933 in Nurnberg, Germany.

In November 1954, in Nurnberg, Germany, she married Everette Cales who preceded her in death. Surviving Gertraud are her daughter, Barbara J. Cales of La Porte;...

Sep 9, 2023

Michael J. Bornell Sr., 71, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home.

Michael was born in Chicago, IL, on April 23, 1952 to Robert and Kathryne Boyaris Bornell.

He enjoyed over 20 years of marriage to Mary Scarborough who preceded him in death. Surviving Michael are his 3...

Sep 7, 2023

Holly M. Kolasa, a beloved wife, mother, and community member, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2023, at Franciscan Health Michigan City. Born on August 30, 1983, in La Porte, IN, to Linda (Flory) and David W. Hershman, Holly's life was filled with love, laughter, and a commitment to her family and career.

In Nov. 2004, Holly...

Sep 4, 2023

Ethelwyn "Winnie" (Bartlett) Eyrick, aged 92, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, in La Porte, Indiana. She was born on July 27, 1931, in East Orange, New Jersey, to Ralph and Elinor (Chambers) Bartlett.  Winnie grew up in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, graduated from Clifford Scott High School, and attended the Berkeley Secretarial School, both in East Orange. She...

Sep 3, 2023

Richard Lynn Jackson, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family.

Richard was born in La Porte IN, on March 21, 1955 to Robert Jackson and Reeda (Meyers) Jackson.

On June 21, 1975 in La Porte, IN, he married Lynn Curtis who survives. Also surviving...

Sep 1, 2023

Benjamin "Ben" Stephen Soulcheck, 35, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Franciscan Health-Michigan City.

Ben was born in Michigan City on July 15, 1988, to Kerry and Susan (Hatton) Soulcheck.  He is survived by his 4 children, Myah, Bryson, and Brody Soulcheck of Michigan City and Madelyn Soulcheck of La...

Aug 30, 2023

Sharon Louise Fain, a loving and selfless woman, passed away peacefully at the age of 79, on August 30, 2023. Born on December 26, 1943, in Plymouth, Indiana, she was the cherished daughter of Carl and Norma (Petcher) Welch.

In her formative years, Sharon found her faith, accepting Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was baptized...

Aug 30, 2023

Evelyn "Eileen" Miller, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Miller's Health and Rehab.

Eileen was born on July 5, 1933 in Crawfordsville IN to Andy "Sherman" Bullock and Lizzy (Prows) Bullock-Largent.

On August 27, 1956 in Ladoga, IN, she married Donald who preceded her in death. Surviving Eileen are her 3 children,...

Aug 30, 2023

Walter "Butch" Allen Singleton Sr., 78, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2023 at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Walter was born on April 16, 1945 in La Porte county, IN to Perry and Margaret "Peg"(Worthington) Singleton.

On February 8, 1964 in Mill Creek, IN, he married Betsy Norris Singleton who survives. Also surviving...